Inside Aesthetics

Episode 77 hosts Dr Neil Neimark, a functional medicine doctor from California, USA. Since becoming a doctor, Dr Neimark has worked using a holistic approach that aims to harness the bodies own capacity to heal itself.

He is one of America's most experienced doctors in using stem cells. This is a pioneering new treatment modality that has shown great promise in healing a variety of common issues that are traditionally treated pharmacologically, surgically or cannot be helped conventionally.

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Episode 76 hosts Dr Davin Lim (Cosmetic Dermatologist from Brisbane, Australia)

We'll explore one of Davin's favourite topics - the confusing and sometimes deliberately misleading world of skincare!

In a market that promises consumers so much, we'll explore what's available, what's actually in skincare products and what you should use that really works.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Dr Davin Lim 3:19 COVID Impact on Aesthetic Demand 5:16 Zoom Effect on Cosmetic Treatments 9:44 Rise in Cosmetic vs Medical Treatments 11:56 Why Aesthetics Grew During Lockdowns 14:01 Skincare Myths and Market Saturation 16:30 What Happens in a Dermatology Consult 18:16 Identifying Skin Problems Quickly 23:53 Overuse of Skincare Products 27:02 Irritant Dermatitis From Too Many Products 30:22 Cheap vs Expensive Skincare Reality 33:44 Active Ingredients That Actually Work 37:39 Internal Health and Skin Conditions 41:39 Diet Links to Acne and Rosacea 45:36 Makeup and Acne Cycle Explained 48:05 Genetics vs Lifestyle in Skin Disease 51:43 Why Skin Is Poorly Understood 57:32 Skincare Marketing and False Claims 1:01:04 Cheap vs Luxury Moisturizer Comparison 1:03:30 What Is an Active Ingredient 1:07:48 Vitamin A and Retinoids Explained 1:12:19 Retinol Side Effects and Tolerance 1:16:00 Retinol vs Retinoid Differences 1:19:56 Vitamin B Benefits for Sensitive Skin 1:22:22 Vitamin C Uses and Limitations 1:25:07 Stability and Storage of Vitamin C 1:27:43 Botanicals and Natural Skincare Trends 1:30:37 Treating Pigmentation and Melasma 1:33:59 Azelaic and Kojic Acid Uses 1:36:53 Skincare After Laser Treatments 1:39:25 Vitamin E and Antioxidants 1:42:10 Simplifying Skincare Routines 1:44:30 Moisturizer Myths and When to Use It 1:48:40 Dry vs Dehydrated Skin Explained 1:53:30 Choosing the Right Moisturizer 1:55:45 Sunscreen Basics and SPF Meaning 2:00:30 UVA vs UVB Protection 2:03:05 How to Apply Sunscreen Properly 2:05:40 Daily Skincare Routine Simplified 2:10:55 Cleansers and Exfoliation Guidance 2:13:30 Common Skincare Mistakes 2:18:00 Essential Skincare Products List 2:20:15 Wrap Up and Closing

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Episode 76 hosts Dr Davin Lim for his second episode on IA. Davin is a world-renowned cosmetic dermatologist who specialises in lasers, devices and injectables.

We'll explore one of Davin's favourite topics - the confusing and sometimes deliberately misleading world of skincare!

In a market that promises consumers so much, we'll explore what's available, what's actually in skincare products and what you should use that really works.

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Episode 75 hosts Dr Ben Jansen (GP from Brisbane, Australia)

Cannabis has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only recently has it become approved in Australia under the TGA.

Cannabis is now being used with incredible success where other more commonly known medicines have failed. It's now approved for over 52 conditions and is particularly used in pain management.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Dr Ben Jansen 3:19 History of Medical Cannabis 5:16 Why Cannabis Became Illegal 9:44 Stigma and Public Perception 11:56 Entering the Medical Cannabis Field 14:01 Changes in Australian Legislation 16:30 Educating Doctors and Patients 18:16 Understanding Drug Scheduling 23:53 Safety Compared With Other Medications 27:02 Early Clinical Experiences 30:22 What Is Medical Cannabis 33:44 CBD vs THC Explained 37:39 How Cannabis Is Manufactured 41:39 Methods of Administration 45:36 Dosing and Titration Principles 48:05 Side Effects and Safety Profile 51:43 Mental Health and Schizophrenia Risk 57:32 Common Medical Indications

1:01:04 Chronic Pain and Neuropathic Conditions 1:03:30 Cancer and Palliative Care Uses 1:07:48 Anxiety and Sleep Applications 1:12:19 Patient Selection and Assessment 1:16:00 Driving and Legal Considerations 1:19:56 How Long Cannabis Stays in the Body 1:22:22 Athlete Use and Drug Testing 1:25:07 Brain Health and Neuroprotection 1:27:43 CBD Mechanism of Action 1:30:37 Endocannabinoid System Explained 1:33:59 Inhaled vs Oral Effects 1:36:53 Onset Time and Duration Differences 1:39:25 Dosing Methods and Practical Tips 1:42:10 Sleep and Insomnia Treatment 1:44:30 Who Can Prescribe Cannabis 1:48:40 Pharmacy Dispensing Process 1:53:30 Cost of Medical Cannabis 1:55:45 Conditions Treated With Cannabis 2:00:30 Risks of Opioid Medications 2:03:05 Legal Status Across Australia 2:05:40 Future of Medical Cannabis 2:10:55 Parkinson's Disease Applications 2:13:30 Dementia and Cognitive Conditions 2:18:00 Microdosing and Emerging Research 2:20:15 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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Episode 75 hosts Dr Ben Jansen, a GP who founded 'Cannabis Doctors Australia' in 2018. Cannabis has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but only recently has it become approved in Australia under the TGA.

Cannabis is now being used with incredible success where other more commonly known medicines have failed. It's now approved for over 52 conditions and is particularly used in pain management.

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Episode 74 hosts Rana Kennelly (Registered Nurse from Chicago, USA)

Rana is based in Chicago, USA and has established herself as a leading aesthetic nurse specialist. She's become one of America's most respected injectable educators and is a trainer for Allergan Aesthetics and Galderma.

Rana gives us unique a perspective into the US injectable market, consultations, training and more!

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Rana Kennelly 3:19 Journey From New Zealand to Chicago 5:16 Early Nursing and Midwifery Career 9:44 Discovering Aesthetic Medicine 11:56 Evolution of Training in Aesthetics 14:01 Changes in Industry Education 16:30 Aesthetic Trends in the United States 18:16 Cultural Differences in Patient Behavior 23:53 Social Media and Transparency in Treatments 27:02 Setting Patient Expectations and Consent 30:22 Communication Across Cultures 33:44 Nurse Licensing in the United States 37:39 Differences Between State Regulations 41:39 Training Standards and Work Culture 45:36 Work Life Balance in Healthcare 48:05 Building Trust Through Consultation 51:43 Handling Unrealistic Patient Requests 57:32 Saying No to the Wrong Patient 1:01:04 Structuring a Consultation Effectively 1:03:30 Using Before and After Photos 1:07:48 Communicating Treatment Outcomes 1:12:19 Tailoring Consultations to Personality Types 1:16:00 Communication Skills and Patient Rapport 1:19:56 Training for Multiple Brands 1:22:22 Managing Product Bias and Conflicts 1:25:07 Role of Advisory Boards 1:27:43 Types of Injector Training Programs 1:30:37 Importance of Professional Community 1:33:59 Learning From Complications 1:36:53 Transition to Online Education 1:39:25 Facial Assessment and Treatment Planning 1:42:10 Outer vs Inner Beauty Framework 1:44:30 Restoring Structural Support First 1:48:40 Tools for Explaining Facial Aging 1:53:30 Using Measurements and Ratios 1:55:45 Full Face Treatment Philosophy 2:00:30 Microtox and Skin Quality Treatments 2:03:05 Managing Lower Face Balance 2:05:40 Tear Trough Treatment Challenges 2:10:55 Regenerative Treatments and Skin Support 2:13:30 Ultrasound and Imaging in Aesthetics 2:18:00 Managing Complications and Difficult Patients 2:20:15 Final Advice and Wrap Up

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Episode 74 hosts Rana Kennelly, a New Zealand-born nurse with over 25 years of midwifery and injecting experience.

Rana is based in Chicago, USA and has established herself as a leading aesthetic nurse specialist. She's become one of America's most respected injectable educators and is a trainer for Allergan Aesthetics and Galderma.

Rana gives us unique a perspective into the US injectable market, consultations, training and more!

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Episode 73 hosts Mike Diamond (Mindset and addiction interventionist based in Los Angeles, USA)

By the age of 12, Mike was addicted to alcohol and drugs. He struggled through school but through hard work and fortune ended up in New York and has become a TV personality and director.

Mike is now 14 years sober and is a world-renowned motivational speaker. We learn about what drives people, mindset and get a flavour of how to use this to improve our interactions in business and in the work place.

0:00 Introduction 1:03 Meet Mike Diamond 3:19 Background in Coaching and Interventions 5:16 Understanding Addiction Beyond Substances 9:44 Balance, Purpose and Work Addiction 11:56 Motivation and Personal Drive 14:01 Influence of Childhood and Environment 16:30 Mind Body Connection and Mental Health 18:16 Perspective and Individual Motivation 23:53 Finding Flow and Passion in Work 27:02 Pain as a Trigger for Change 30:22 Delayed Gratification and Habit Formation 33:44 Dopamine and Behavioral Patterns 37:39 Rewiring the Brain Through Association 41:39 Goal Setting and Visualization Techniques 45:36 Theta Brainwaves and Mental Programming 48:05 Reprogramming Negative Thought Patterns 51:43 Finding Purpose During Crisis 57:32 Being of Service as a Business Mindset 1:01:04 Adapting Business Models During Lockdown 1:03:30 Building Opportunities Through Networking 1:07:48 Understanding the Role of Interventions 1:12:19 Recognizing Turning Points in Addiction 1:16:00 Channeling Addictive Energy Positively 1:19:56 Discipline, Structure and Daily Routine 1:22:22 Learning From Failure and Feedback 1:25:07 Ego and Resistance to Change 1:27:43 Time, Resources and Value Creation 1:30:37 Habit Formation and Neuroplasticity 1:33:59 Identifying Personal Strengths and Inclinations 1:36:53 Finding Purpose and Career Direction 1:39:25 Understanding Personality and Communication Styles 1:42:10 Building Rapport With Patients and Clients 1:44:30 Customer Experience and Emotional Connection 1:48:40 Creating Loyalty Through Relationships 1:53:30 Communication and Trust in Consultations 1:55:45 Matching Communication to Personality Types 2:00:30 Understanding Decision Making Styles 2:03:05 Practical vs Emotional Buying Behavior 2:05:40 Using Observation to Improve Consultations 2:10:55 Tailoring Communication to Individual Patients 2:13:30 Improving Team Dynamics and Conflict Resolution 2:18:00 Building Strong Professional Relationships 2:20:15 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

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Episode 73 hosts Mike Diamond, a mindset and addiction interventionist based in Los Angeles, USA.

By the age of 12, Mike was addicted to alcohol and drugs. He struggled through school but through hard work and fortune ended up in New York and has become a TV personality and director.

Mike is now 14 years sober and is a world-renowned motivational speaker. We learn about what drives people, mindset and get a flavour of how to use this to improve our interactions in business and in the work place.

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Episode 72 hosts Jack Hellman (Accountant based in Sydney, Australia)

Jack looks after a high proportion of medical professionals and importantly, understands the unique nature of the cosmetic injectables industry. His passion lies in using his knowledge to allow his clients businesses to grow and flourish.

As we enter a new tax year in Australia after the lock down, we explore the basics of accounting for injectors, the various business structures that injectors can operate under and the tax implications.

0:00 Introduction 1:04 Meet Jack Hellman 3:19 Why Accounting Matters for Medical Professionals 5:16 Financial Planning After Lockdowns 9:44 Overview of Accounting Structures 11:56 Employee Structure Explained 14:01 Pros and Cons of Employment 16:30 Sole Trader Basics 18:16 Unlimited Liability Risks 23:53 Importance of Separate Business Accounts 27:02 GST Registration Thresholds 30:22 Record Keeping and Receipts 33:44 Using Accounting Software and Apps 37:39 Moving From Sole Trader to Company 41:39 Benefits of Company Structure 45:36 Limited Liability and Asset Protection 48:05 Paying Yourself a Salary 51:43 Dividends and Profit Distribution 57:32 Mortgage and Income Considerations 1:01:04 GST and BAS Explained 1:03:30 Superannuation Obligations 1:07:48 Benefits of Paying Yourself Super 1:12:19 Cost of Setting Up a Company 1:16:00 Company vs Personal Tax Returns 1:19:56 Introduction to Trust Structures 1:22:22 Flexibility of Discretionary Trusts 1:25:07 Distributing Income to Beneficiaries 1:27:43 Tax Implications of Trust Distributions 1:30:37 Trust vs Company Structures 1:33:59 Personal Services Income Rules 1:36:53 Results Test and 80/20 Rule 1:39:25 Avoiding Compliance Issues 1:42:10 Importance of Early Financial Advice 1:44:30 Common Tax Deductions Explained 1:48:40 Education and Conference Expenses 1:53:30 Travel and Expense Apportionment 1:55:45 Clothing and Uniform Deduction Rules 2:00:30 Practical Tips for Maximizing Deductions 2:03:05 Working With the Right Accountant 2:05:40 Planning Ahead Before Financial Year End 2:10:55 Avoiding Costly Mistakes 2:13:30 Key Takeaways for Medical Professionals 2:18:00 Financial Discipline and Business Growth 2:20:15 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up

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